Comprehensive LED Upgrade Guide with Photos

[Wiluride]

By the way... I have done some measurements, and I see no reason to believe that the desiccant stuff in the dust cap would need to be removed. There should be about 1/4 to 3/8" of space between the LASFIT 9005 HB3 fan/cooling fins and the inside of the dust cap with desiccant and it's retaining plastic... should be plenty of room for adequate cooling to happen.

 

[twincam23]

thanks for the guide. I'll be doing the license plate and reverse lights.

 

[gicruz]

Just completed LED upgrades across all the lights on my S Trim and confirmed that it all functions without error codes and hyperflash.

tl;dr
- Front lights changed includes 1) Headlamps, 2) Turn Signal, 3) Side Marker
- Rear lights changed includes: 4) License Plate, 5) Back Up / Reverse, 6) Tail, 7) Brakes, 8) Side Marker, 9) Rear Turn Signal
- Total cost was just over $200, and about 2 to 2.5 hours of work (excluding failure to find the right bulbs)
- On hindsight, I would have not done the side markers (little visual difference) and the rear turn signal (really difficult to install)

Thought I'd document my entire journey here to make it easy for others who might want to embark on a similar journey. Each section includes:
a) LED Bulb Purchased + Cost
b) Ease of Installation
c) Installation Guide
d) My Personal Take
e) Before / After Image

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1. Headlamps
a) LED Used: 9005 LASFIT headlights from Amazon ($54.99)
b) Ease of Installation: 5-10 mins
c) Installation Guide: LASFIT YouTube
d) Hot Take: No issue with hyperflash or error codes, would def start with this install as it gives the greatest bang for your buck (visually and ease of installation)
e) Left - Original Halogen, Right - LED

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2. Front Turn Signal
a) LED Used: 1157-A Everbright from Amazon ($16.99); H/T: Cacalon on this forum
b) Ease of Installation: 10-15 mins
c) Installation Guide: LASFIT YouTube
d) Hot Take: Use an adjustable wrench to get leverage to twist out the housing
e) Left - Original Halogen, Right - LED

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3. Front Side Marker
a) LED Used: 194 LASFIT from Amazon ($10.94)
b) Ease of Installation: 10-15 mins
c) Installation Guide: H/T Jazzyone
d) Hot Take: Lowest bang for the buck with very limited visual difference (hence the lack of photos)

4. License Plate
a) LED Used: 194 LASFIT from Amazon ($8.89)
b) Ease of Installation: 5 mins
c) Installation Guide: LASFIT YouTube
d) Hot Take: Easiest installation
e) Left - LED, Right - Original Halogen

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5. Backup / Reverse
a) LED Used: 912 Auxito from Amazon ($13.99)
b) Ease of Installation: 20-25 mins
c) Installation Guide: LASFIT YouTube
d) Hot Take: It looks more intimidating than it actually is. The visual difference does justify the work required, imo
e) Left - LED, Right - Original Halogen

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6. Tail
a) LED Used: 1157-R 2 sets of Oxilam on Amazon ($16.99 per set)
b) Ease of Installation: 10-15 mins
c) Installation Guide: H/T itsal
d) Hot Take: Tail lights were easy to change out as part of the "Tail Lamp Assembly" that includes the next 2 lights (Brake and Rear Marker).
e) Left - LED, Right - Original Halogen

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7. Brake
a) LED Used: 1157-R LASFIT on Amazon ($45.95); Tried ~10 different bulbs on Amazon in the <$20 price range and every single one of them triggered an error code. LEDs tested and failed includes: Oxilam (linked above), 1797, Vehicode, Alla, Phinlion, Auxlight, Auxito, iBrightstar, Luyed, Katur)
b) Ease of Installation: (included in Tail lamp install); Caveat that finding a bulb that worked without triggering error codes was the single most difficult part of replacing this light and took me a full month of back and forth.
c) Installation Guide: H/T itsal
d) Hot Take: Invest in a CANBUS / Error Free bulb as this was the most problematic bulb by far. Luckily this was by far the easiest bulb to swap in and out to test!
e) Left - LED, Right - Original Halogen

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8. Rear Marker
a) LED Used: 194 LASFIT on Amazon ($10.94)
b) Ease of Installation: (included in Tail lamp install)
c) Installation Guide: H/T itsal
d) Hot Take: Similar to Front Marker, the visual difference is minimal and you'd be swapping out for completeness sake, not for any actual benefits.

9. Rear Turn Signal
a) LED Used: 1157-R Oxilam on Amazon ($16.99)
b) Ease of Installation: 45-60 mins. By far the most difficult to switch out.
c) Installation Guide: H/T firedawg
d) Hot Take: This was REALLY difficult to install and had to be done almost entirely by touch and feel. The screws you have to remove to access the driver side lights are really difficult to remove. I personally would not have done it if not for the time I had already invested and my OCD to complete the project. Use a adjustable wrench to get some leverage to turn the housing, and leave this for last to get familiar with how to install 1157 bulbs by practicing on the other bulbs. I'd also consider installing each bulb in a separate session to avoid driving yourself crazy!
e) Left - LED, Right - Original Halogen

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Thanks for the write up and links. A question, when on Amazon, the LED Used: 9005 LASFIT headlights from Amazon ($54.99) says it does not fit my 2021 Telluride. Do I ignore that?

 

[gicruz]

Maybe I just got a bad one. I'm reordering another set, and the Auxitos just to be sure https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WMG43Q...3AKGFCFE0DNFA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&pldnSite=1

Did you stay with the Lasfit or did you go with the Auxitos? Which ones did you like the most? Also did you have to take off the dust cover for the Auxitos?

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[Wiluride]

Thanks for the write up and links. A question, when on Amazon, the LED Used: 9005 LASFIT headlights from Amazon ($54.99) says it does not fit my 2021 Telluride. Do I ignore that?

Yes, just ignore the doesn't fit message.

 

[gicruz]

I actually managed to get the LASFIT headlights in without taking out the dessicant pack, so it wasn't a concern for me.

The YouTube guide said to remove it to ensure sufficient ventilation, but the LEDs do not run anywhere near as hot as the halogens, and as such I'm not as concerned.

What are your thoughts on this bulb instead of Lasfit? AUXITO 9005 LED Headlight Bulbs 12000LM Per Set 6500K Xenon White Mini Size HB3 Wireless Headlight Bulb, Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WMG43QJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_H252V6KD1NTMWK3HS2XX

 

[gicruz]

Yes, just ignore the doesn't fit message.

Ok. What are your thoughts on this bulb instead of Lasfit? AUXITO 9005 LED Headlight Bulbs 12000LM Per Set 6500K Xenon White Mini Size HB3 Wireless Headlight Bulb, Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WMG43QJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_H252V6KD1NTMWK3HS2XX

 

[Wiluride]

What are your thoughts on this bulb instead of Lasfit? AUXITO 9005 LED Headlight Bulbs 12000LM Per Set 6500K Xenon White Mini Size HB3 Wireless Headlight Bulb, Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WMG43QJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_H252V6KD1NTMWK3HS2XX

They look interesting. Amazon allows returns for virtually any reason, you could always return them if you didn't like them.

All I know is I'm 100% satisfied with the LASFIT 9005 HB3 lights I installed.

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[Pappy]

If you want to try an Auxito bulb, I recommend the following:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WCSJQYC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_EMQPQFVEGYXZTFNAPKEV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

its thin design works well in the telluride projector with only a small dark spot at the 6 o’clock position, barely visible from driver’s seat. The bulb is super bright. I only decided to go with another bulb (in my signature) because they were actually too bright for me in the city.

 

[Robert_M]

Did you stay with the Lasfit or did you go with the Auxitos? Which ones did you like the most? Also did you have to take off the dust cover for the Auxitos?

Yes, Lasfit. They work. Haven't tried Auxitos. Just keeping them as a replacement just in case.

 

[Cheech Wizard]

As I understand it, the SX trim already is fitted with LED lamps in some locations. Could someone please list the lamps on the SX that are replaceable with LEDs?

 

[Socal949]

By the way... I have done some measurements, and I see no reason to believe that the desiccant stuff in the dust cap would need to be removed. There should be about 1/4 to 3/8" of space between the LASFIT 9005 HB3 fan/cooling fins and the inside of the dust cap with desiccant and it's retaining plastic... should be plenty of room for adequate cooling to happen.

I can attest to this. I was able to install the caps back on without removing anything. Installed LED LASFIT 9005 HB3. Not sure if they will last longer with the caps back on. I didn’t want to run the risk of my headlights getting any condensation inside them reason I installed the caps back on. Time will tell I guess! But definitely notice the difference of LED light bulbs. Much brighter!! Very happy with them.

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[Socal949]

The dust caps are a tight fit. The right light swap I pulled the radiator plastic tank which gave a lot more access

Thanks for sharing this. I also removed the tank to get more access. Definitely helped. Just take your time.

 

[Socal949]

I thought I was gonna break the OEM bulb as I was removing it.

The LASFIT lights seemed tricky to get locked in place or to know for sure they were really locked in. Once I was sure they were actually locked in it was sort of obvious, but being that they rotate even when locked in place, it's just a bit weird.

I found it weird that after I installed them they would move around to the point they seemed like I did not install them correctly. So I decided to pull them out and the white locking ring stayed inside and out came the LED light bulb by itself. Had to take my time to remove the white locking collard which eventually it came out after I struggled a little. Patience is virtue they say. I was dumb founded played with them a bit and I noticed you have to screw in the white locking ring into the LED light bulb until the white locking collar doesn’t rotate anymore before you try and install them inside the headlight. That way when you do install it the same way the original light bulb came out (quarter turn). It will lock into place and no longer feels loose. Hope it helps others if you still have this issue of them feeling loose.

 

[Hal]

I found it weird that after I installed them they would move around to the point they didn’t seem like I did not install them correctly. So I decided to pull them out and the white locking ring stayed inside and out came the LED light bulb by itself. I was dumb founded played with them a bit and I noticed you have to screw in the white locking ring into the LED light bulb until the white locking collar doesn’t rotate anymore. That way when you do install it the same way the original light bulb came out (quarter turn). Locks into place and no longer feels loose. Hope it helps others if you still have this issue of them feeling loose.

Will have to try that because I installed it and they are slightly loose. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Socal949]

Will have to try that because I installed it and they are slightly loose. Thanks for sharing.

Sounds good. Hope it helps you out! Just wanted to point that out. Makes it easier for everyone who is planning to do the install with the same light bulbs I used.

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[TONYK11]

Do we have any reliable info on the 2022 model light configuration? My 2022 EX AWD PRE arrive mid July, and I'm going to order all the accessories & updates including the reverse and tag light LEDs.
Anyone know if they are incandescent bulbs in the 2022 model also??

 

[TONYK11]

Well. just got my window sticker on failcat, and the 22EX PRE DOES have LED tag & reverse lights.
I ordered the LASFIT LEDS. so anyone looking for the LASFIT tag & brake LEDS can have them 20% off. LMK and I'll send contact info.

 

[mrad31]

Well. just got my window sticker on failcat, and the 22EX PRE DOES have LED tag & reverse lights.
I ordered the LASFIT LEDS. so anyone looking for the LASFIT tag & brake LEDS can have them 20% off. LMK and I'll send contact info.

Huh, that’s surprising. I wonder if they placed LEDs into the sockets or redesigned the housings to be LED modules. I almost have to assume the former just because a harness and assembly change would be strange considering until this point all trims have halogen reverse and plate bulbs. I’ll have to take a closer look at the ‘22 photos.

 

[Tellthemride]

Well. just got my window sticker on failcat, and the 22EX PRE DOES have LED tag & reverse lights.
I ordered the LASFIT LEDS. so anyone looking for the LASFIT tag & brake LEDS can have them 20% off. LMK and I'll send contact info.

Where does that say on the window sticker? Pretty sure that stickers never say what bulb types are for plates and reverse.


If you are referring to these lines, it just means low beams and stop/turn signals in the rear.

Also, a reviewer mentioned here the 2022 SX still comes with incandescent reverse bulbs. At 1:31 and 1:39 mark also looks like incandescent plate lights too with the warm yellow color temp.

I’d hold onto the bulbs you bought before you end up re-purchasing them again.